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GJ05 NJZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,098 mi
Last recorded139,098 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 NJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 139,098 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 139,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 131,607 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers missing offside / nearside rear seat belt locking mechanisms

scuff mark on central lower windscreen not effecting drivers vision

Fail 3 Jan 2019 131,605 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers missing offside / nearside rear seat belt locking mechanisms

scuff mark on central lower windscreen not effecting drivers vision

Pass 14 Aug 2017 114,969 miles

both front tyres on limit and o/s rear has a cut in

Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,440 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 109,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 102,646 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 95,487 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 86,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,665 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 72,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/Rear Tyre worn on Inner Edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 63,127 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 63,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,580 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 48,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,113 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,864 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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GJ05 NJZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ05 NJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ05 NJZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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